In order for our wonderful city to grow, the bedrock of that growth must be strong neighborhoods.  As such, it is important to continue to improve access to affordable housing, create avenues for safe bicycle and pedestrian traffic, enhance the experiences available at our city parks and adopt policies that encourage the business districts that serve our neighborhoods to grow in size and diversity.  In addition, it is important to maintain the historic character that is the charm of many of our neighborhoods.  I will work with all stakeholders involved with these goals to create the strongest possible neighborhoods.